Michael Strahan Addresses National Anthem Backlash, I Wasn’t Making a Statement!

Michael Strahan is firing again on the outrage surrounding his stance for the nationwide anthem on Sunday … claiming his hand placement was merely the results of being caught up within the second.

The Giants great-turned-TV persona launched a prolonged video assertion on the matter … emphatically denying he was attempting to make a political assertion because the “Star-Spangled Banner” performed in the course of the Veteran’s Day-themed “Fox NFL Sunday” broadcast from Naval Base San Diego.

Strahan defined his deep respect for the army is what truly led to his pose … as he was so amazed by the sailors current for the occasion, he did not notice his co-hosts all had their palms on their chests because the anthem performed — which, he admitted, made him to panic.

As a substitute of adjusting mid-song to match the opposite guys and danger trying like a “fool,” Strahan stated he felt it was greatest to respectfully hold his palms in entrance of him — and that is what he did.

The Corridor of Famer scoffed on the notion he lacked respect for the armed forces — in any case, he grew up on a army base and his household is full of people that served the nation.

As for his tense encounter with a reporter who tried to ask him in regards to the topic outdoors his NYC pad on Tuesday … Strahan shared his remorse over how he dealt with the state of affairs — however stated he’ll all the time defend his household and his residence.